May no scrap go unused! If hair clips could be comfy and cozy, these would be them. Put your teeniest and tiniest merino scraps to work with some cardboard and you have yourself a functional and upcycled accessory. Although my girl prefers her hair wind blown and wild in her face most times, I always appreciate when she has something sweet and simple to keep the hair back so I can kiss her unobstructed! These can be a no sew project and are super quick!
WHAT YOU NEED:
– merino fabric scraps
– wool roving for stuffing
– alligator hair clips (I used 1.75” clips)
– hot glue gun
– cardboard
– sewing needle (optional)
– embroidery thread (optional)
– scissors
INSTRUCTIONS
– Make your pattern and trace it onto your cardboard and scrap fabric. Cut out your cardboard and scrap fabric pieces. Feel free to download our free pattern below by entering your email below to join our email community! The pdf link will pop up here immediately after you submit. Note that Chasing Windmills respects you, your privacy, and your inbox! By joining our mailing list, you may receive emails regarding special happenings, new styles, and a bit of inspiration. You may also unsubscribe at any time, but really, who would want to ;).
– Add any embroidery onto your fabric if desired! I opted to add some simple sashiko patterns onto a few, I couldn’t resist making a little windmill hair clip!
– Layer your fabric scrap, a bit of wool roving, and your cardboard on top of one another in preparation for assembly.
– Like wrapping a present, fold over the fabric to the back lengthwise and glue down to your cardboard with hot glue.
– Fold over one end of the fabric to the back and hot glue down.
– Add a strip of hot glue and attach your alligator hair clip. Be sure to have the end of the clip that you pinch on the same end of the fabric that still needs to be folded to the back.
– Add a bit of hot glue to the underside of the clip on the end, and fold the fabric over and hold down. You are done- make a whole little collection!
